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An Inverted Kingdom

  • But he who is greatest among you will be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:11'12 WEB.

    We can't impress God with the things we have accomplished, for it's by His grace and mercy that we are breathing at all. He's not impressed with how many people you led to the Lord, for He drew them first. He's not impressed with how many people attend your church, for He placed them there.

    He entrusted you with the gifts and talents you have to see what you would do with them, much like the parable of the talents. So never become too impressed with yourself and your own accomplishments. He isn't.

    The way to greatness in God's eyes is by humbling yourself. Jesus said, "The least of you will be the greatest" (Luke 9:48). C.S. Lewis said it well with: "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less." The Bible is full of promises reserved for the humble of heart. For those who put the needs of others before their own. Here are just a few:

    Luke 14:11 "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

    1 Peter 5:1 "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time."

    James 4:10 "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you."

    Jesus washed His disciples' feet when they wouldn't wash His. Though He was the greatest, He acted as the lowest and put their needs above His own. We each have our assigned part, and the kingdom of God works upside down from the world of man. It's an inverted kingdom. You may impress God with your humility, obedience, and love, but not with accomplishments, position, or status.

    When you let it go, He will give you back better. When you humble yourself and submit your life to God, He will raise you up. When you give to Him, He will multiply it and give it back to you. When you take care of the needs of others, He will take care of yours.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for waking me up today. Please help me see the pride in my life and give me the grace to humble myself before You. Lead me by Your Spirit, and help me make the right decisions today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Praise the Lord Hallelujah Amen! ❤️
February 10, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen and thank you Lord Jesus, amen. 

February 10, 2022
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonard

IT IS GODS GRACE THAT PUT US WHERE WE ARE IN LIFE AND WHAT WE ARE ABLE TO DO AS A PROFESSION OR OUR WORK...BUT GUESS WHAT !!! GOD IS THE SOURCE...THESE ARE HIS BLESSINGS FOR US...HE WILL ALWAYS SUPPLY ALL. OF OUR NEEDS. AMEN !...ACCOURDING TO HIS WILL...NOT OURS.

XO

SHARON

February 10, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen!

February 10, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

February 10, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen .

February 10, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

February 10, 2022
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Clareen Hercules
Clareen Hercules

Amen ???? 

February 10, 2022
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

February 10, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Heavenly Father please help us to make the right decisions in life. Amen 

February 10, 2022
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John Smith
John Smith

Amen.

February 10, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen your will be done Father not mine

February 10, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen,  Yes  Lord!!

February 10, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. Lord God your will be done in my life today, Amen. 

February 10, 2022
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen, I stand humble before you Father, Amen!

February 10, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Thank You Father Good Morning Everyone 

February 10, 2022
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

I'm trying Lord.  Thank you for your guidancce.  Thank you Pastor for the truth.

 

February 10, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Your will be done, Amen!

February 10, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen. Yes Lord. Guide me. 

February 10, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

February 10, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Thank you God for your goodness Amen 

February 10, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

February 10, 2022
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

 Amen,

February 11, 2022
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen!

February 11, 2022
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Amen! Father God leave me in your righteousness, direct my path and guide my every step, in the name of Jesus I pray!

February 14, 2022